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Principal People Partner

Chime - New York, NY, United States - Hybrid - posted 2026-09-17

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Salary: USD 167,000 - 230,000 / annual

Chime, a financial technology company, is seeking a Principal People Partner to lead multiple functions within their rapidly growing enterprise business. Based in the NYC office, this role reports to the VP of People Partners and serves as a strategic thought partner, workforce planner, talent steward, program deployer, and leadership coach. Key Responsibilities: - Work alongside business leaders and other people partners to deliver people strategies that support talent growth and development - Coach managers through the full employee lifecycle, leveraging expertise to navigate difficult conversations and address business group needs - Collaborate with People Operations and Senior People Partners to drive decisions that align culture with reward strategies while ensuring internal parity - Advocate for and nurture culture within business teams, ensuring unique voices, perspectives, and challenges are recognized and addressed - Partner with People Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure successful implementation of people initiatives - Actively participate in the design, execution, and rollout of company-wide initiatives - Communicate and plan organizational changes in partnership with other People team members About Chime: Chime is a financial technology company (not a bank) on a mission to help everyone achieve financial progress. The company provides user-friendly tools and intuitive platforms that empower members to take control of their finances. Chime operates with an entrepreneurial culture that values problem-solving, bold thinking, and diverse perspectives. The company emphasizes integrity, accountability, and an owner's mindset across all roles. Workplace & Benefits: The role follows a hybrid schedule with four days per week in the office and Fridays from home. Full-time employees receive competitive benefits including comprehensive health, financial, and wellbeing coverage; generous vacation and paid time off; up to 22 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents; annual wellness stipend; backup child, elder, and pet care; and 1% of time off for community service. Employees also receive a competitive equity package and performance bonus. Requirements: - Minimum 10+ years of HR business partner experience - Expertise in building trusting relationships with leaders at all levels - Data-driven outlook with ability to use people metrics to inform decision-making - Sense of empathy and understanding for the needs of diverse groups - Ability to balance strategic partnership-building with execution - Comfort interpreting and using people data to tell a story and translate it into actionable strategy - Passion for advocating for others and speaking up even when difficult - Passion for seeing others grow through coaching, mentoring, and career development

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